What is your favorite tool and why?
 

Many secular programs are made up of tools. I was thinking a thread listing our favorite tools might be helpful to all of us so I started one!

My favorite tool is still the CBA or Cost Benefit Analysis. I now use it for many things besides my addiction.

SMART Recovery® - CBA Four questions about my addiction

CBA worksheet in PDF form

thank you Alera,thats a good tool
It is similar to a old ideas inventory I sometimes use.

Just starting into smart recovery, I have been trying out the cba worksheet and now focusing on ABC while adjusting to being on meds again and waiting to see a counsellor.
I like the fact they have online meetings too for those of us who are no where near face to face meetings. I think they are excellent tools especially for us dual diagnosis individuals, the principals can be use to fight both urges, and anx/depression disorders. The REBT approach is amazing.

Great post Alera! I just started looking into Smart myself. I find its concepts very enlightening and am looking forward to learning more. Thanks for the links!

Yes, it is similar to that, isn't it? I find it helpful in so many ways in my life. Even decisions such as dealing with school issues are helped by that tool.

GailJ: I also find the online meetings helpful. Since the meetings are focused around the tools, being online is not such a hindrance as it would be if the meetings were more "people" focused like AA/NA. I have received so much help from those meetings.

Bugs, I think SMART might be a good fit for you after reading your other posts. Also, you can work both AA and SMART which is wonderful for people that prefer a multifaceted approach.

The fishing rod and reel.

Because sometimes happiness is on the other end of it.

Alera, I think SMART is a good fit for me...I like what I have been reading seems to be more my style! I see much benefit from the CBA worksheet.

i'm glad i opened this thread....i've not looked into 'smart recovery'.

the worksheet is pretty neat and I going to take a look at the website

thanks

A walk on the breakwater is where I find happiness. There are some wonderful fishermen there too.

Letting go of thoughts that are harmful is my favorite.

The Three Stooges.

This forum.. because it keeps my mind busy for long periods of time.